The Details
PROJECT OVERVIEW
IDES Electrical Services were appointed to deliver the complete electrical design and installation package for a new Honda vehicle preparation centre at Royal Portbury Docks, Bristol. The project involved the fit-out of a brand-new facility designed to support vehicle preparation and inspection operations, requiring a robust electrical infrastructure and high-performance lighting solution.
THE CHALLENGE
The project required the delivery of a complete electrical installation within a new-build shell, including the design and installation of power, lighting and containment systems to support specialist automotive operations.
A key requirement of the project was the provision of a lighting solution capable of achieving approximately 1,000 lux at floor level throughout the workshop environment, providing the high levels of illumination required for vehicle inspection, preparation and repair activities while maintaining energy efficiency.
OUR SOLUTION
IDES provided a complete design-and-build solution, undertaking site surveys, lighting calculations, electrical design and installation works. The project included the installation of galvanised containment systems, new electrical distribution infrastructure, power supplies for specialist bodyshop equipment and a bespoke lighting scheme tailored to the operational requirements of the facility.
To achieve the required lighting performance, IDES specified and installed its own AUTOLUX LED lighting system. Designed specifically for automotive environments, the AUTOLUX solution provided a uniform distribution of light across the workshop floor while delivering the energy efficiency benefits associated with modern LED technology.
The installation also included supplies for spray booth equipment, vehicle lifts, emergency lighting systems and external LED floodlighting throughout the facility.
SERVICES DELIVERED
- Site Survey & Electrical Design
- Lighting Calculations & Design
- Electrical Distribution Design
- Full Electrical Wiring & Distribution
- Galvanised Trunking, Tray & Ladder Containment
- AUTOLUX LED Lighting Installation
- Emergency Lighting Systems
- Spray Booth Power Supplies
- Vehicle Lift Power Supplies
- External LED Floodlighting
- Testing & Commissioning
PROJECT OUTCOME
The project was successfully completed within the 12-week programme, delivering a modern and energy-efficient electrical installation tailored to the operational requirements of Honda’s new vehicle preparation centre. The completed facility benefits from high-performance workshop lighting, robust electrical infrastructure and specialist equipment supplies, providing a safe and productive environment for vehicle preparation activities.
KEY STATISTICS
- New Honda Vehicle Preparation Centre
- 1,000 Lux Achieved at Floor Level
- AUTOLUX LED Lighting System Installed
- Full Design & Build Electrical Package
- Specialist Automotive Facility
- Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Throughout
PROJECT DETAILS
Sector: Automotive
Location: Royal Portbury Docks, Bristol
Programme Duration: 12 Weeks